Software Development and Engineering (New York)

Undergraduate academic requirements

• Successful completion of high school diploma
• GPA of B or better, 80+ out of 100 or 2.5 over 4.0 scale

Postgraduate academic requirements

• GMAT (where applicable) preferred minimum score is 510 with an average score of 570 or GRE (where applicable) preferred score 153, verbal 153, Quant = 520 GMAT)
• GRE is not mandatory for students who have completed a 4 year US equivalent Bachelors degree
• Preferred GPA for PG is 3.0, but strong 2.7 or above push through

English proficiency

Undergraduate

• TOEFL iBT

  80

• TOEFL Essentials

  9.0

• IETLS

  6.5

• PTE

  54

• Duolingo

  115

• Cambridge Exam

  Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score 176

• Trinity Exam

  * ISE II Distinction

Graduate

Graduate Lubin School of Business

• TOEFL iBT

  80

• TOEFL Essentials

  8.5

• IELTS

  6.5

• PTE

  52

• Duolingo

  115

• Trinity Exam

  ISE II Distinction

• Cambridge Exam

  English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 176

Graduate School of Education

• TOEFL iBT

  88

• TOEFL Essentials

  9.5

• IELTS

  7.0

• PTE

  61

Graduate Seidenberg School of CSIS

• TOEFL iBT

  78

• TOEFL Essentials

  8.5

• IELTS

  6.5

• PTE

  52

• Duolingo

  115

• Trinity Exam

  ISE II Distinction

• Cambridge Exam

  English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 176

Graduate Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

• TOEFL iBT

  88

• TOEFL Essentials

  9.5

• IELTS

  7.0

• PTE

  60

• Duolingo

  115

• Trinity Exam

  ISE III Merit

• Cambridge Exam

  English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 185

Graduate Communication and Digital Media

• TOEFL iBT

  100

• TOEFL Essentials

  10.5

• IELTS

  7.5

• PTE

  68

• Duolingo

  130

• Trinity Exam

  ISE III Distinction

• Cambridge Exam

  English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 191

Some programs may have different English requirements

English proficiency waivers

• Proof of citizenship from United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
• SAT/ACT scores of 500 or better can be received in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS (mandatory for scholarships)
• IB students with English A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with scores of 4 or better

Entry requirements

• Application and fee

  A completed application and $50 nonrefundable application fee. Pace offers online and print application options, which vary by student type. Applicants applying under the Early Decision plan should submit the Early Decision Agreement (PDF).

• Identification

  Send a photocopy or fax of your valid passport/national identity card displaying your photo and name.

• Letters of recommendation

  Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics. (Letters of recommendation are not required for international transfer students.)

• A written essay/personal statement

  One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will help the Admission Committee review your application. The essay/personal statement you submit must be your own original work. You may write on a subject of your choice or choose a set topic.

• Course descriptions or syllabus (in English) from each post-secondary school attended (transfer applicants only).
• Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution.
• Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English). Transcripts are considered official only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the education institution of origin, any NACES accredited translation evaluator (preferred), The student's Ministry of Education, A U.S. consular officer, an EducationUSA adviser or The Institute for Foreign Credential Services.
• Applicants may send unofficial copies of all transcripts to [email protected] for the initial processing and review of your application. Please include your name and program of interest. If you are admitted, your offer is contingent upon the receipt and verification of all official printed transcripts.